000			01793cam a2200169 4500
020			_a0710615590 (hbk.)
100		1	_aSTRACHAN Ian W (ed.)
245		0	_aJane's simulation and training systems: _b1997-1998
250			_a10th ed.
260			_aCoulsdon, UK: _bJane's Information Group Ltd., _c1997
300			_a600p.
520		3	_aCOVERAGE AND ARRANGEMENT:Covers 2 broad equipment categories: Simulators and training equipment; and the systems which are used as major components of the Simulation and training equipment itself.Simulation systems comprise 4 sections: Image Generation (IG) systems, which includes systems designed for fast data update rates of rich scene detail and the higher end of computer graphics and modelling tools; Visual Display Systems, which includes Virtual reality systems and incorporates large projection theatres and dome systems; Motion cueing systems, which includes motion platforms which physically move the simulators in one or more of the six Degrees of Freedom (DoF) and motion seats which give a number of cues for motion; and Other simulator components which includes control devices and panels, instrumented gloves, sound and audio systems, and tracking sensor systems.Simulators and training devices are divided into 4 main sections which cover: Land-based equipment; Ship and sea systems equipment; Aircraft and aviation equipment; and equipment which could be multirole - used in two or more of the land, sea or air environments. Explanations of terms and technology are included at the beginning of some sections and subsections and there is also a detailed glossary of terms. Indexed by manufacturers name and by equipment name.
650			_aSIMULATION SYSTEMS
650			_aSIMULATORS
650			_aTRAINING SIMULATORS
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